THE ARMRESTS ON THE CHILDSEAT CRACK AT THE POINTS WHERE THEY ARE ATTACHED TO THE SEAT BACK LEAVING SPRINGS
— Recall Campaign #91C033000
THE ARMRESTS ON THE CHILDSEAT CRACK AT THE POINTS WHERE THEY ARE ATTACHED TO THE SEAT BACK LEAVING SPRINGS AND SHARP PIECES OF PLASTIC EXPOSED. THESE CRACKS ARE CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE TENSION BETWEEN THE SPRINGS AND THE PLASTIC OF THE ARMREST.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 48,742 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91C033000
| Manufacturer: | KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 02, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91C033000 |
| Units affected: | 48,742 |
- Description:
- THE ARMRESTS ON THE CHILDSEAT CRACK AT THE POINTS WHERE THEY ARE ATTACHED TO THE SEAT BACK LEAVING SPRINGS AND SHARP PIECES OF PLASTIC EXPOSED. THESE CRACKS ARE CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE TENSION BETWEEN THE SPRINGS AND THE PLASTIC OF THE ARMREST.
- Consequeces:
- THE BROKEN PLASTIC ARMRESTS AND THE EXPOSED SPRINGSCOULD INJURE THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
- Corrective action:
- KOLCRAFT WILL REPLACE THE SEAT SHELL WITH A NEW SEAT SHELL THAT ELIMINATES THE SPRING AND STRENGTHENS THE PLASTIC OF THE ARMREST.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT: CHILD SAFETY SEAT.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TRAVELER 700 CHILD SAFETY SEAT, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY1991 TO AUGUST 1991.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 91E033000)